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Dr. William J. Murabito, Interim President

Dr. William J. Murabito was appointed interim president at Niagara County Community College in September 2017.

Dr. Murabito has held the role of Interim President at SUNY Cobleskill in 2002, Sullivan County Community College in 2011, and SUNY Morrisville in 2013 and as CEO/Officer-in-Charge at Rockland Community College in 2003.

Prior to those appointments, Dr. Murabito held several positions at SUNY System Administration between 1983 and 2002, including Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Executive Director for University Technology Colleges and as Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Life.

His volunteer activities includes serving as a member of New York State Commission of National and Community Services since 1994 and chair from 1994-2007, and the New York Special Olympics Board of Directors from 1984-2004 and its chair from 1991-1997.

Murabito received Volunteer of the Year for the City of Albany for his work as chair of Albany’s Promise, and the Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in 1998 from the State University College at Buffalo.

He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Illinois, an M.S. in Student Personnel and Guidance from SUNY Albany, and a B.S. from the State University College at Buffalo.

Lydia Ulatowski, Ed. M., has been appointed as the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) at Niagara County Community College effective August 2018. Ulatowski, a resident of Lewiston, NY, has been serving as the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs since 2012 but has worked at the College since 1989 in various capacities. Prior to Assistant VP, previous positions included directing high school-college concurrent enrollment initiatives, and developing and coordinating the college tutoring program. Before moving into administration, Ulatowski was an instructor of English and Business Communications at NCCC as well as at the University at Buffalo, Niagara University, and Bryant & Stratton. She also taught English as a Second Language in the Dominican Republic for four years.

Ulatowski earned her bachelor’s degree in English from State University College at Fredonia and her master’s degree in education/counseling from Niagara University.

John Eichner, Interim Vice President of Finance and OIT

John Eichner was named Interim Vice President of Finance and OIT effective September 1, 2018. In his position, Eichner has financial oversight for the College and facilitates IT initiatives. Previously, Eichner was NCCC's Director of Business Services.

Before joining NCCC, Eichner worked for more than 10 years in the healthcare industry where he was responsible for leading finance personnel in financial reporting, payor contract negotiations, feasibility analyses, revenue cycle performance, purchasing and other finance matters. Eichner served in various positions including Controller and Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer.

John received a BS in Accounting from SUNY Fredonia, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York State.

Wayne Lynch, Interim Vice President for Operations

Wayne Lynch was named Interim Vice President of Operations effective November 29, 2018. In his position, Lynch oversees all college operations including the Facilities, Maintenance and Security Divisions. Lynch will begin this post after serving as Director of Operations and Director of Support Services at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston. Additionally, Lynch held positions in operations and facility planning at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital in Amherst and DeGraff Memorial Hospital in North Tonawanda as part of Kaleida Health.

Lynch is a graduate of NCCC with degrees in Mathematics and Science, as well as Mechanical Process Piping and Industrial Design. Following his studies at NCCC, Lynch went on to receive a BS in Business Administration from Buffalo State College and a MBA from the University at Buffalo. As the Interim Vice President for Operations, Lynch will report directly to President Murabito.

Julia Pitman, Vice President for Student Services

Julia Pitman began her position as Vice President of Student Services at NCCC on September 24, 2012. Pitman has an M.A. in Publications Design from the University of Baltimore, a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, also from the University of Baltimore and an A.A. in Business Administration from the College of Southern Maryland. In her most recent position, Pitman served as the Dean of Enrollment Management at Baltimore City Community College. Additionally, she has experience working in admissions and financial aid, including serving as the Director of Admissions at the College of Southern Maryland and at the University of Baltimore. She has served on the Board of Directors and on the Advisory Board of the Maryland State Future Business Leaders of America and was a Founding Board Member of the Southern Maryland College Access Network.